Travel experiences and holiday packages designed around you
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Take a moment to explore the travel experiences we currently feature. Each one is a trip idea we shape around you. Some also run as small-group hosted journeys with a set departure that you can join: right now that means the Grand Tour of South America, Fables of the Silk Road and the women-only Moroccan Heartbeat. Others are example itineraries, like Cherry Blossom Japan, or trips we have actually taken, written up as inspiration, like a safari weekend in Adelaide and The Ghan across the outback.
All of them answer the question we hear most from experienced travellers: we have done the obvious places, so what else is out there? Some travellers book these experiences exactly as they are. Others use them as a starting point, then work with us to shape the trip around who they are travelling with, how they like to travel and what matters most to them. Most of our clients plan 6 to 12 months ahead, so browsing now for next year is exactly the right timing.
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Small-group journeys with a set departure
Hosted from New Zealand and booked through World Journeys, a New Zealand tour company. Join one as it is, or use it as the starting point for a trip we shape around you.
Hosted journey
Grand Tour of South America
Six countries in one continuous journey: the Amazon, the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Rio and Buenos Aires, hosted all the way from New Zealand.
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Hosted journey
Fables of the Silk Road
Explore the cultural diversity and wonderful scenery of the ‘Five Stans’ of Central Asia.
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Women-only journey
Moroccan Heartbeat
A women-only small group journey through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech, capped at ten guests.
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Example itineraries and trips we have taken
Routes to start from, and write-ups of trips our team has done. We build your version around your dates, pace and budget.
Example itinerary
Cherry Blossom Japan
Eighteen days through Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima at Japan's best-known moment: cherry blossom season.
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Stephen's own trip
Adelaide Safari Weekend
Stephen's own safari weekend: cheetahs at dawn an hour from Adelaide, and everything worth pairing with it.
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Rail journey
The Ghan Expedition
An icon of Australian rail travel and one of the world’s great train journeys, ride the rails of history aboard The Ghan Expedition between Darwin and Adelaide.
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Holiday packages as a starting point, not a final answer
When people search for holiday packages or travel packages, they are usually looking for structure: an idea of routes, timing and cost. These experiences provide exactly that. What they do not always allow for is the human side of travel: different energy levels, mixed age groups, personal interests, or the simple fact that no two travellers want exactly the same thing.
That is why we treat every itinerary on this page as a foundation you can adjust. We change the pace, refine the accommodation style, add or remove experiences, and make sure the trip fits you. If you would like something built entirely from scratch, that is our custom itineraries service.
How to read the pricing
You pay the same through us as booking direct, with a local agent handling everything. Prices are shown "from" a figure, per person twin share, tagged to the year the pricing was issued.
Tour operators reprice with seasons, exchange rates and departure dates, and the moment an itinerary is adjusted the price moves with it. Treat the numbers as an honest guide to the tier of trip, and we confirm exact current pricing when you enquire.
A good fit
Who these experiences suit best
If you are travelling with extended family, across generations, or planning a milestone trip such as a birthday or anniversary, a custom itinerary will often be a better fit. In those cases we take the time to understand everyone involved and design a journey that works for the whole group.
Made to fit
How we personalise these experiences
Personalising a journey goes far beyond changing a hotel or adding an extra night. When you work with YOU Travel Napier, you are tapping into decades of combined experience, not just from our team here in Napier, but from a trusted network of travel experts based in the regions we sell. They know the destinations closely and help us match the right places, experiences and pace to the right traveller.
This approach helps avoid surprises, sets realistic expectations, and leads to far more enjoyable trips.
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Book one as it is, or we can tailor the journey to your plans, preferences and travel style.